SWQ Holiday 2013

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SWQ Holiday 2013

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The South Wedge Quarterly
HOLIDAY 2013
contributors
Katie Libby likes to think that she lives in the South Wedge but she actually lives in the Highland
Park neighborhood. She can't tell you where things are on a map but she can recite all the lines in
"Clueless" and "Sixteen Candles." She enjoys all things pop culture-related, has way too many books
that she hasn't read yet, and thinks that her family and friends hung the moon.
Jim Hill studied English for four years at Fredonia State and has a piece of paper that certifies this
to be so. He spends his time playing music and scribbling on sheets of paper.
Rose O’Keefe is a long-time resident of the South Wedge, author of several local history books,
and a board member of BASWA.
Philip Duquette-Saville has been a resident of the South Wedge since 1991. He is the
co-owner of Premier Pastry, has 3 beagles, a degree from The University of Rochester, and an opinion
about everything.
Lori Bryce resides with her husband Roger on Crawford Street and has 2 boys currently attending James P.B. Duffy School #12 and a daughter at Wilson Commencement.
Erica Denman is a teacher, writer, wife, daughter, and step-mother who is grateful, everyday, for
all of it.
Chuck Harrison is a cartoonist and writer living in Rochester, NY. with his son called Puff &
his cat named Monkey. His coffee fueled comics work has been published by DC Comics, Color Ink
Book, godSwill Ministries & many other wonderful places. You can learn more at ChuckHarrisonArt.
com
Heather McKay is a feisty red head living in Swillburg. She loves to bike around the city, snowboard and play the banjo… just not at the same time. Heather is a master brainstormer and the owner
of McKay's Photography and Kamay Vintage Rentals.
Karrie Laughton loves the South Wedge. When she's not busy running a bar (Lux Lounge),
or volunteering her time with BASWA she hangs out with her awesome dog, Charlie, who is a total
brat, but she loves him anyway. She's a self-confessed "project-a-holic." And proud of it.
Jim Wolff has a degree in journalism but prefers not to practice it. Taking a wrong turn, he has
ended up selling toilet tank lids instead. He has a fascination with home demolition and restoration
and has way too many projects going on to contribute any more to this publication. He hails from the
largest city in the world that starts with an “X” and does not like cats, at all.
Chris Jones has too many coals in the fire. She is passionate about art, music, design, history,
genealogy, and pets. Not necessarily in that order. She is co-owner of Historic Houseparts and the
Period Bath Supply Co. and lives in the South Wedge in an 1882 fixer-upper.
SARAH WESTENDORF is 24 years old, lives in Pittsford, has a bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience
and Behavior from Mount Holyoke College and writes a cooking blog, Dash and a Pinch (www.
Dashandapinch.com)
Joe McBane is the owner of Tap and Mallet and Tap and Table and a professional imbiber. He
is originally from Sheffield England, and has worked in the Rochester craft beer scene for the last 13
years.
GREG LIBBY revealed his doodling skills one summer night and now, between managing the Tap
and Mallet and keeping his sister out of trouble, has become an integral part of the SWQ.
JEANA BONACCI-ROTH hates writing writer’s bios but loves the South Wedge. She loves it
so much that she lives, plays, and works at multiple establishments there. In fact she only leaves the
Wedge when absolutely necessary.
STEVE JORDAN is an historic preservation consultant and operates a window repair business. His
new book, The Window-Sash Bible, will be available after the first of the year. When he is not preaching preservation, he is frequently found in the South Wedge area.
585.360.2095
661 South Avenue
zaksavenue.com
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Terry Schmitz when he isn’t busy managing Broccolo Tree and Lawn Care, enjoys fine music,
street art, looking after his forest of house plants, sneakers, thick books on subjects along the lines of
paleolithic insects or bio-mimicry and he also finds unicorns to be pretty rad. He can often be found
on the bright side of a hill exploring, with inquisitive wonder and deep admiration, the intricacies of
the natural world.
Tom Kohn has been the owner & operator of Bop Shop Records for 31 years. He is a record collector, music consultant and part-time concert promoter. When he is not buying, selling, collecting, or
listening to music he is cooking in the kitchen while listening to music. Often music appropriate to
the cuisine being cooked.
HOLIDAY 2013
‘tis the season
A PUBLICATION OF THE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION OF
THE SOUTH WEDGE AREA [BASWA]
Web Content Manager
Heather McKay
[email protected]
Advertising Sales Manager
Jamie Johnson
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Printed By
PrintRoc (Formerly Pinnacle Printers)
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Contributing Writers
Rose O’Keefe
Chuck Harrison
Erica Denman
Lori Bryce
Sarah Westendorf
Jim Hill
Jim Wolff
Katie Libby
Greg Libby
Terry Schmitz
Steve Jordan
Contributing Photographers
Heather McKay
Karrie Laughton
Chris Jones
Mike Ford
Jim Wolff
Sarah Westendorf
Bob Criddle
Philip Duquette-Saville
Chris Jones
Karrie Laughton
Rose O’Keefe
Doug Root
John Roth
Nick Shippers
Jim Wolff
© 2013 -2014 BASWA
All Rights Reserved. The South Wedge Quarterly is published 5 times annually and is available at locations throughout the South Wedge and City
of Rochester or by subscription for $12 per one-year or $22 per two-year
period. Produced and printed in the South Wedge. Content is also
available at swq.southwedge.com.
The second is to remind everyone that when you are out spending that hard earned money of yours, make sure you go out of
your way to spend every cent of it locally. Be it in the purchase
of Thanksgiving deliciousness or the most heartwarming and
thoughtful prize for that special someone, try and do some
research ahead. If you take that little extra selfless step to find
out where you can purchase those things locally, you are actually
partaking in the first thought as you do it. You may be putting
food directly on your neighbor’s table or helping a single parent keep a child in school while they fulfill their dream to sell
their own art. To me, I cannot really think of any better way to
partake in the first thought than to be consciously contributing
to the second.
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terry’s “holiday” playlist
1. ‘Do I look Worried’ Tedeschi Trucks
Band
2. ‘Any Road’ - Boy George
3. ‘Walk Among Ghosts’ Gold or Dust
4. ‘Autumn Rain’ Hollie Smith And
Mara TK
5. ‘Border Line’ King Krule
6. ‘Caravan Take 4’ Van Morrison
7. ‘Kindness Be Concieved’ Thao And
The Get Down Stay Down
8. ‘Walking Lightly’ Junip
9. ‘This Evening So Soon’ Unreleased
Bob Dylan
10. ‘Brothers and Sisters’ Bongmaster
Inc.
Check out our
holiday playlists
throughout this
issue wherever
you see this icon
Glad tidings dear friends, have a beautiful and love filled holiday
season.
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BASWA Board
I would like to remind people of two very important thoughts
this holiday season. The first is that, in all the craziness of exhausting shopping spells, the search for the perfect gift and the
battle for best decorations, we always remember what the single
greatest gift is during this holiday season. It is quite simple, actually. It’s love. We must remember when we are witnessing the
Black Friday Stampedes, or when we are stuck in a traffic jam
and losing patience because we are running late, that this is not
what the holiday season is about. We must remember to spread
love. Love to our neighbors, love to ourselves, love to our friends
and love to our family because that truly is the greatest gift of
all. It’s a fact.
IST
Chris Jones
[email protected]
The holiday season has officially begun and so begins the frenzy
that comes along with it.
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Art Production
by terry schmitz
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Editor in Chief
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COVER PHOTO OF DEB ZAK BY HEATHER MCKAY
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people
deb zakrzewski
by katie libby
photos by heather mckay
When it comes to holiday shopping, there are different approaches one can take. There are those
people that start way in advance and finish early, leaving the rest of their holiday to either relax or
focus their energy elsewhere. Then there are those of us who wait until Christmas Eve to do most
of their shopping, because deep down we are gluttons for punishment but also there is a certain
thrill that comes with waiting until the very last minute and getting it done. Whatever type of
shopper you are, Zak’s Avenue can accommodate you.
Deb Zakrzewski was one of the first businesses to open in
South and Hickory Place on South Avenue in 2010 and
has spent the time since then filling her store with a fun
mixture of the quirky, homemade and more traditional
gift options. Not only is Deb a business owner in the
South Wedge, she also lives here and is a frequent supporter of other local South Wedge businesses.
How long have you been open?
I opened on Veteran’s Day, 2010.
Is this your first retail venture/spot?
I had a little jewelry business that I did on the side when I
was still working in corporate – for about 7 years. I would
do about 5-6 shows a year – I had handmade stuff and
stuff that I had made to order from a silversmith in Bali.
I did biker shows and swap meets, the museum show, the Park Avenue festival; I also worked for
9 months in another small specialty store. I tried to get this bug out of my head that I wanted to
open a store and it just kept getting bigger. I just said “You know what? I’m gonna open a store.”
Do you live in the neighborhood? Did you want to open the store specifically in this neighborhood?
I moved to the neighborhood 3 years ago too. I looked at Park Avenue first, I was looking at a
place over there but the timing wasn’t right. At that time I was thinking about this neighborhood
and looking at this neighborhood and I had the location. This new building was being built, I saw
the sign and I was the first business in the building.
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-Classes for beginner through master level
-Bench and torch rental
-Flamework, fusion, casting, stained glass, metals, chain
maille, wire, and more!
-We stock an outrageous assortment of tools, glass, metals,
books, wire and metal clay
Gift Certificates Available!
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ARTS CENTER and GALLERY
34 Elton Street
in the Neighborhood of the Arts
Rochester, NY 14607
585.737.5858
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people
chris wagner, ssj
by philip duquette-saville
I always look forward to the last few days before Christmas. Not because the holiday
rush will be almost over or I’ll have a week off. It’s because Christine Wagner, SSJ will
be stopping by (hopefully!) with her famous cinnamon raisin bread. That bread gets me
through those last few days, toasted with butter for breakfast (makes great French toast
too but it doesn’t usually hang around long enough for that.)
I’ve been neighbors with Sr. Chris for a very long time. I moved into the Wedge in
1991, the same year that Sr. Chris began overseeing the establishment of the St. Joseph’s
Neighborhood Center. The Sisters of St. Joseph, which Sr. Chris has been a member of
since 1975, strive to improve quality of life through education, advocacy, social work
and health care. At the time, one of the sisters was the director of St. Joseph’s House of
Hospitality (which has no affiliation with the Neighborhood Center or the Sisters of St.
Joseph) and identified a need for primary health care, social services and mental health
care for the working poor in the South Wedge area. The idea for the Neighborhood
Center was born and opened in 1993.
Sr. Chris became the Executive Director in 1995 somewhat reluctantly after the first
executive director retired. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Science and English from SUNY
Brockport and taught for awhile then earned her Ph. D. in Social Science from Syracuse
University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. “I knew I wanted to stay
engaged with the Center in some way but I had come back after doing my graduate
work to do more community organizing so it was not my intent in terms of my career
to do hands on director stuff. I said I would come in for 6 months as director while the
board looked for somebody else. What I discovered though, in those 6 months, was that
other people were doing the hands on tasks and I could do the systemic stuff and the
administrative stuff while in this job. So it was actually a beautiful marriage between being able to apply my community organizing while you’re in the midst of why you would
do community organizing. I can walk downstairs, listen to the stories of the people and
get enmeshed at some level but then go ‘We need to fix this problem on a macro level.’
The Neighborhood Center has been put in a position to be at the macro level and make
some system changes.”
Sr. Chris is well versed in the new Affordable Health Care Act and holds meetings to
explain it to anyone who has questions. The Affordable Health Care Act will help to
provide health insurance to most of the clients of the Center. “We stand ready to help
people access their health care options as the Affordable Care Act is enacted” says Sr.
Chris. “However, we know that some people will fall through the cracks. We will be
here, as always, to help those people.”
Serving the
South Wedge
for 26 years!!
Sr. Chris attired as a medieval page at the Aye, Medieval Merriment fundraising event,
photo courtesy www.eieiophotography.com
Sr. Chris oversaw the original renovation of the Center and the two expansions since. With the purchase and renovation of the two buildings south of 417 South Avenue, the Center is now able to accommodate 22 staff members and the many volunteers, providing health care, mental health counseling, adult education and social services to over 3,000 uninsured or underinsured individuals annually.
“When we first opened we had 750 visits a year. Now we have 35000 visits a year.” This is all done
without any federal, state or local government support. Funding for their annual $920,000 budget
comes mainly from fundraising with a small percentage from grants and fees for services. The annual
auction is always a great party, with this year’s Aye, Medieval Merriment raising $80,000. None of this
would be possible without the volunteers.
“The volunteers are the heart and soul of the Neighborhood Center. There’s no reason for our volunteers to be here other than a commitment to service and to addressing the needs of the people who
come here. Health care professionals, mental health professionals, lay professionals who contribute to
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Open Tuesday - Thursday 11AM -11:30PM / Friday & Saturday 11AM - 12:30 AM
Sunday & Monday 11AM - 11PM
473.6710
742 South Avenue
Open 7 days a week
littlevenicepizza.net
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wedgepoint: just the facts
650 South Ave. Rochester, NY
(585) 442-Rodz (7639)
Monday - Thursday: 11-6
Friday-Saturday: 12-7
Sunday: Closed
Where is it? The WedgePoint real estate development project will be
built on the land formally occupied by the Downtown Travelodge at
the corner of Byron Street and South Avenue.
Who owns the land? John Billone, Jr. and Flower City Development. The Billone family acquired the property in 2002, tore down
the former structure and acquired three additional properties from
the City of Rochester at 420, 426 & 428 South Avenue. 420 South
Avenue was torn down as well. 426/428 South Avenue was renovated with Main Street Grant tax dollars awarded in 2007 and has
remained vacant since. A plan was proposed by Flower City Development and SWBR Architects for a mixed use development with
hopes of breaking ground in the spring of 2010.
Who is developing the property now? PathStone, a private, notfor-profit regional community development and human service
organization. Their mission is to build “family and individual selfsufficiency by strengthening farmworker, rural and urban communities” and by promoting “social justice through programs and advocacy.” Other housing they have developed around Monroe County
includes Anthony Square Apartments, Mildred Johnson Estates, and
Susan B Anthony Apartments.
What’s the plan? PathStone is planning on building an affordable
housing 3 story apartment complex with about 50 units and limited
retail space on the first floor. The design of the new development
was done by SWBR Architects.
Where is the funding coming from? PathStone is pursuing Federal,
State and local monies.
than the AMI of census tracts 32 and 34 which is the South Wedge
neighborhood. The AMI for the MSA is $52,131 while the AMI for
the City of Rochester is $29,701 and the AMI for the South Wedge
is $24,369. Given these limits, it is likely that the residents of the
WedgePoint development will have incomes higher than many of
the residents already living in the South Wedge neighborhood.
Who is eligible to rent? The minimum income for the one bedroom apartments is between $23,400 & $34,000; the 2 bedrooms
is between $29,160 & $41,560; and the 3 bedrooms is between
$32,320 & $40,320. All of these income levels are higher than the
AMI of Census Tract 32 and comparable to the AMI of Census
Tract 34.
How far along is the process? PathStone has submitted plans for
WedgePoint to the state in the early round of the funding competition. If funding is awarded in the first round, the project would have
to close and start construction within 120 days. If they aren’t funded
in the early round, the project moves into the regular round. If
funded there, they would want to move quickly but there is no 120
day restriction. The footprint of the project and the general design is
pretty much set. The design team is still making tweaks to accommodate comments heard by neighbors over the summer months at
various meetings.
What’s next? Come to a neighborhood meeting on November 20th
at 6:30 at the German House to hear about the latest plan and progress of the development.
Who is the target market? 81% of the units will be for individuals
and families earning 60% or less of AMI (Area Median Income) and
19% of the units will be for individuals and families earning 6190% of AMI. AMI will be calculated using the Rochester Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) (a 5 County Region including Monroe,
Orleans, Wayne, Ontario, Livingston Counties.) This is higher
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family
don’t panic, it’s just winter
by lori bryce
W
inter recess, love it or hate it, will be here before you know it.
684 South Ave.
585.730.8296
Seasonings Greetings!
From
M-F 9:30-5:30
Sat 10-4
754 South
Clinton Ave.
StuartsSpices.com
585-436-9329
Stuart’s Spices are also
available at Mise en
Place, 683 South Ave
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Presumably in December it will be cold and there will be snow. Let’s expect
and hope for it. If global warming has totally taken over by December, please
kindly skip to the last two paragraphs. Otherwise, the cold and snow works
well for our family for lots of reasons. First, Cold = Free entertainment.
Second, Cold + Snow = Free entertainment with options! Provided there
is snow, sledding is the way to go. Webster Park, Black Creek Park, Ellison
Park, Mendon Ponds Park, Northampton Park, and Powder Mills Park all
have designated sledding hills, many of which easily provide an afternoon
of exhilarating rides. The Monroe County website identifies all of these
locations and bans sledding in any other areas of County Parks. Of course, I
would never recommend a quick trip to Highland Park for sledding on one
of its many undesignated hills. The hills by the conservatory or the bowl that
are littered with children and those young at heart on snowy days are clearly
not for sledding. Neither is the amazing hill by the overlook in the park that
might just land you way down by the Katsura tree with the right conditions.
No, this location is not for sledding.
Just cold, no snow? Then ice skating is the best bet. The free outdoor option
is the Lily pond on South Avenue. If you don’t have skates, grab your friends
and some brooms. Broom ball is the way to go. For those that have never
been to the Lily pond, this premier skating location boasts a bathroom and
a heated building to change into your skates. You can even skate as late as 10
p.m. or so because there are lights! There is also another one of those darned
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We don’t “hate it”, but the Cleaver family scenario is not happening here at
our house. The first couple days with a hands off approach are great. After
that we’ll start to sleep in too late, waste a good portion of the day laying
around in our pj’s, and begin to get on each other’s nerves. By day three,
boredom will have set in. We’ll need something to do or it will get ugly.
For this break, we look no further than the great outdoors! For those
Rochesterians that continue to whine and gripe about the cold and snow
should recognize that it comes every year and has for longer than you’ve been
around. For those in the neighborhood, it’s sort of like the Highland Bowl.
Don’t whine about the music or “noise”. One should expect there to be a
little noise around the venue. It’s an outdoor amphitheater. It was here when
you moved in; what did you expect?!
RESOURCES
Manhattan Square Park Ice Rink 428-7541
Genesee Valley Park Ice Rink 428-7889
Strong Museum of Play 263-2700
Rochester Museum and Science Center 271-1880
Strasenburgh Planetarium Box Office 697-1945
YMCA Vacation Fun Clubs www.rochesterymca.org/vacationclub
Rochester Chess Center 221 Norris Drive 442-2430 nychess.org
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Good. Pure
. Cheese.
For some families, presumably those that “love it”, winter recess is an opportunity to make like the Cleaver family, the idealized suburban family of
the mid-20th century from the “Leave it to Beaver” show. Theodore “The
Beaver” Cleaver heads out to play all day in the quiet neighborhood with his
friends. He gets in a little predicament. Mrs. Cleaver is home baking cookies
and preparing for Mr. Cleaver’s arrival home from work. Just as Mr. Cleaver
walks through the door, a nice Campbell’s soup-based casserole is being
pulled hot from the oven by his well presented wife. The discussion during
their family dinner will resolve all of the issues of the day and then they’ll
turn around and do it all over again the next. This is a great winter break
plan for those that “love it” and can make like the Cleavers. Note that a locally sourced “scratch” meal would substitute for the casserole.
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Unique Gifts
Cheese Plates
Catering
Gift Boxes
The Janezic family Holiday play list
• Hark the Herald Angels Sing, A Charlie
Brown Christmas, Vince Guaraldi Trio
• The Little Drummer Boy, Ray Charles
Christmas
• I know a Rose Tree Growing (Es Ist Ein’
Ros’ Entsprungen), The Christmas Organ
Organist Kenneth Abbott
• White Christmas, Sinatra Christmas Album
• I Saw Three Ships, Nat King Cole
• The Wassail Song, live on Crawford St. or
caroling nearby
• The Little Drummer Boy, live at the annual
Janezic family caroling party with one or
more of the Gombert girls on piano, a little
Janezic drummer boy, and lots of others finding their voice after a libation or two...
• O Tannenbaum, Nat King Cole
• Linus and Lucy, A Charlie Brown Christmas,
Vince Guaraldi Trio
• For Unto Us a Child is Born, The Roches
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1409 South Avenue Rochester 244-0555
celebrate locally
by jim hill
BREWHOUSE
growlers ∙ tastings ∙ tours
The Holiday season is upon us and that means lots of food, drinks, and family for
the next month and a half. We all know it’s easy to have too much of a good thing
- luckily neither food nor drinks apply to that rule. That’s why we’ve put together
a list of some of the great holiday specials the neighborhood has to offer. So when
you’ve had a little too much of that holiday cheer you’ll know exactly where to go.
Thanksgiving
Caverly’s: Save room for some after-dinner drinks when the doors open at 7pm. (Also celebrate the bar’s 8th birthday on Black Friday.) 741 South Avenue 585-278-1289
Cheshire: The bar will close on Thanksgiving, but fear not: the joint will be slinging their
fancy cocktails the Wednesday night before you have your turkey. 647 South Avenue 585232-3070
Lux: Be thankful you can still swing by to unwind at 9pm. 666 South Avenue 585- 232-9030
Tap and Mallet: More than half of their taps will feature all sorts of black beers for the 4th
Annual Black Friday celebration to help relieve your stress (because you know you waited in
line from 3 a.m. and still didn’t get the $99 tablet.) 381 Gregory Street 585-473-0503
Christmas
M-F: 10am-5pm ∙ Sat: 9am-3pm
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Rochester, NY 14609
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Rochester, NY 14624
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Banzai Sushi and Cocktail Bar: For each of the twelve days leading up to the holiday, the
bar/restaurant will be hosting the 12 Drinks of Christmas including festive cocktails, drink
specials, and $2 off their special roll of the day. 682 South Avenue 585-473-0345
Lux: Let’s face it: you’re already on the naughty list. Open at 9pm on Christmas Eve and
Christmas Day.
NEW YEAR’S EVE
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Banzai Sushi and Cocktail Bar: Ring in the New
Year from 10pm until 2am with live music, buy
one get one sake bombs, and free champagne at
midnight. No cover charge.
Caverly’s: Raise your glasses for some luck next
year with a champagne toast at midnight.
Lux: Open from 9pm until 4am – plenty of time
to think of that resolution you’ve been putting off.
Meanwhile enjoy free champagne at midnight as
well as noise makers and other party favors.
Solera/Cheshire: Party in style for a New Year’s
celebration filled with great wine and cocktails.
Tap & Mallet: Partake in a beer tasting from 9pm
to 10:30pm (tickets available at the bar). Afterwards cut loose to a performance by Krypton 88.
No cover charge.
Zeppa Bistro: No one wants to go into the New
Year hungry. Celebrate with a delicious prix fixe
dinner special. 315 Gregory Street 585-563-6241
Jim Hill’s Holiday Playlist
1. The Vince Guaraldi Trio “A Charlie Brown
Christmas”
2. The Kinks “Father Christmas”
3. Mariah Carey “All I Want for Christmas is You”
4. The Halo Benders “Snowfall”
5. Dolfish “I’m Proud of You Joanna”
6. Frank Sinatra “Have Yourself a Merry Little
Christmas”
7. Beach Boys “Lil’ Saint Nick”
8. The Velvet Underground “Jesus”
9. The Band “Christmas Must be Tonight”
10. The Ramones “Merry Christmas (I Don’t Want To
Fight Tonight)”
11. The Apples in Stereo “Winter Must Be Cold”
12. Bing Crosby “White Christmas”
13. Nick Drake “Pink Moon”
14. Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers “Christmas All
Over Again”
15. Darlene Love “Christmas (Baby Please Come
Home)”
host your holiday party here!
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drink
stumbling through the snow
by greg libby
photo by heather mckay
weather conditions, the plane touches down. You wake the
elderly gentleman next to you who has been sawing lumber
for the last hour just in time to wait another half hour to exit
the aircraft. You help the elderly gentleman with his baggage,
leave behind the shrieking baby three rows behind who is still
shrieking, wave goodbye to the poor flight attendant who
has to turn around and do it all over again, and you’re off the
plane. The terminal greets you with a warm Muzak version of
John Lennon’s “Happy Xmas (War is Over)”; you’re “home.”
The parents have sent your siblings to pick you up.
Hugs. Kisses.
“How was the flight?”
“I need a f#*king drink.”
And we’re off…
Here is a list, in no particular order, of my favorite holiday
beverages. Not all of them are holiday related; they all just
seem to surface around this time of year. And I drink them
all.
I always look forward to the temperature dropping below 60
degrees. This is my excuse to drink way too many of my personal favorite cocktail, the Jack Daniels Manhattan. It’s just
a rocks glass with Jack Daniels, two drops of sweet vermouth,
ice, and a cherry. Done.
HOLIDAY 2013
Ever since I was a kid, we would split our Christmases between our two parents’ households. As long
as I can remember, everyone out at my dad’s house
would look forward to his wife Linda’s “Home
Made Baileys.” I couldn’t wait until I turned 21
to get a bottle of my own. Turns out I had to put
in 8 more years beyond 21 of running back and
forth to the garage and up and down the basement
stairs for various things before I would get a bottle
of my own. Why? Because she’s evil. Not really.
Love you, Linda. Linda’s recipe is below. And a
good use for this Homemade Irish Cream is the
Frozen White Russian, a dessert drink for all you
Lebowskiphiles out there. Blend 2 parts Vodka, 2
parts Irish Cream, 1 part Kahlua, some chocolate
Syrup and few scoops of vanilla ice cream in a blender and
serve.
And now, for those of you who brought home what you
thought was a brand new plasma TV and Blu-Ray combo at
last call and awoke to a crappy pair of socks that you already
wore a few years ago, a couple of hangover cures:
• Milk Thistle – Take one of these herbal supplements before
you hit the bars and wake up the next day feeling more like a
champion and less like a failure.
• Emergen-C – While most people take this in the throws of
flu season paranoia, I find chugging this vitamin punch after
a night of serious drinking will improve an otherwise dismal
day before it even starts.
• Quit your complaining and have a Bloody Mary.
And with that I bid you all a happy holiday season full of
food, drink, merriment, and more drink.
Oh and get a cab, you dumbass. You’re drunk.
The Wicked Stepmother Linda Libby’s Homemade Irish Cream
(I can’t believe she’s letting me publish her recipe. You’re welcome.)
1-14 oz can of sweetened condensed milk
12 oz Canadian whiskey
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp almond extract
¼ tsp coconut extract
2 tbsp chocolate syrup
4 large eggs
1 tsp freeze-dried coffee (optional)
Blend in a blender, refrigerate, and shake well before use.
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We at the Tap and Mallet look forward to the arrival of Sierra
Nevada Celebration Ale, a seasonal India Pale Ale, every
year. While Celebration is available, we make a special exception to our rotating draft line policy by dedicating a single
draft line to this beer and this beer only. The staff drinks as
much of it as the customers. It’s that good. Victory Storm
King Stout is perfect for a cold winter night. Throw this
dark, rich, potent beer into a snifter and let it warm up a little
bit before you enjoy it by the fireplace. If you don’t have a
fireplace, then you can always just set something on fire and
enjoy the beer. Delirium Noel is a spicy Belgian Christmas
brew - dark, smooth, and weighs in at 10% ABV. A bottle
of this will have you feeling nice and toasty. Don’t forget our
local breweries’ seasonal offerings. Always support and drink
local. There’s no shortage of craft breweries in our area that do
great stuff. Standouts include Naked Dove’s Nice & Naughty
Xmas Ale and Three Heads Brewing’s Amalgamation, the
latter not being a holiday themed beer but has just been
released in time to induce some holiday cheer. Bear Republic
Racer 5 IPA makes the list because I always look forward to
me and my brother (a California resident who lives just miles
away from the brewery) throwing a 12-pack of this in the
snow and drinking all of it before we start in with the liquor.
Need something simpler? Basil Hayden’s Bourbon.
Neat. Done. Sensing a theme here? Or you could
go to Lux and order a hot cider with your spirit of
choice. I like Jameson in mine. I like whiskey.
HO
12:48 a.m. Rochester time. After circling the
IT’S
airport in the sky for the last 45 minutes due to horrible
Greg and Katie Libby Playlist
1. Christmas All Over Again - Tom Petty
2. Do They Know It’s Christmas - Band Aid
3. Last Christmas - Wham! (Disclaimer: Greg HATES this song. I play
it every year.)
4. Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree - Brenda Lee
5. Father Christmas - The Kinks
6. The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don’t Be Late) - Alvin and The
Chipmunks
7. Blue Christmas - Elvis Presley
8. Run Rudolph Run - Chuck Berry
9. Santa Baby - Eartha Kitt
10. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - Mel Torme
11. Happy XMas (War is Over) - John & Yoko & The Plastic Ono Band
w/ The Harlem Community Choir
12. Jingle Bell Rock - Bobby Helms
13. Donde Esta Santa Claus - Augie Rios
14. Silent Night - Johnny Cash
15. Main Title from Home Alone - John Williams
(Libbys love Home Alone)
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food
it’s the thought
that counts
recipes and photos by sarah westendorf
When I was seven years old, I proudly gave my
bus driver a pair of red and green Christmas
socks. I was so excited because I just knew he
was going to cherish those socks and think of
me when he wore them every year.
In reality, he was probably just thinking, “Great,
another pair of cheesy socks.”
So the big question is, what do you get these
people for Christmas? You know, the people
who you don’t know well enough to pick out
something unique? My solution for the past
several years is to make delicious homemade
candy. I pick simple recipes that all use the
same ingredients, thereby limiting the number
of times I have to run to the store. And by setting up an assembly line of chocolate, sprinkles,
and wax paper, I can pump through several
batches of all three of these treats in one night.
But the best part? These candies have just
the right amount of homemade charm to say,
“I was thinking about you…but not in a creepy
way.”
Peanut butter balls
Ingredients:
• 1-1/2cups creamy peanut butter
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 4 cups confectioner’s sugar
• 1-1/3 cups graham cracker crumbs
This is my most requested recipe!
In a large bowl, mix together all of the ingredients. Roll
into small balls and place on a wax paper lined cookie
sheet. Place in the fridge for 1/2 hour. Once cooled, dip
in melted chocolate, tap against the side of bowl to get
rid of excess chocolate, and lay on cookie sheet. I like to
drizzle with contrasting chocolate because it looks nice.
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Sarah Westendorf
1-10. “Angels we have Heard on High”
- Josh Groban and Brian Mcknight (on
repeat 10 times)
11. “I want a Hippopotamus for Christmas” - Gayla Peevey
12-15. Anything that isn’t “The Christmas
Shoes” by NewSong.
I’m Jewish, if that makes a difference. But
I literally do listen to
Josh Groban on repeat while I drive...
Chocolate covered pretzels
Ingredients:
• Pretzels of your choice (you might want to grab a couple different sizes/shapes to experiment)
• Chocolate melting wafers (available in the bulk section of
the grocery store-get milk and white)
• A variety of holiday themed sprinkles
Set up a double boiler to melt down the chocolate, stirring
constantly to keep it from burning. Take it off the heat. Then,
using a fork or similar tool (Wilton makes great candy making tools you can find in a craft store!), hook the corner of a
pretzel and submerge it in the chocolate. Tap the tool against
the pot to get off any excess chocolate and then either lay it
flat on a wax-paper covered cookie sheet, dip into sprinkles, or
lay flat and drizzle with contrasting chocolate.
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How to gift them
Now that you know how to make these three simple recipes, the only thing left to do is package them
up to present as gifts. You can do this attractively (and pretty cheaply!) by picking up a variety of
boxes, tins, jars, containers, and bags from craft or dollar stores or reuse items you may have around
the house. You then want to finish them off with ribbons, bows, twine, tissue paper, and colorful foil.
Decorative tins become perfect serving dishes for the treats you bring to a party, and mason jars are
always great because they’re reusable. Combining a package of home made candy with a gift card
from your favorite neighborhood shop or restaurant makes your present that much more special.
Get a variety of sizes of vessels so that you can shape each gift to the person you’re giving it to. And
don’t forget to make cute labels, so you know who gets what.
The only tricky part is not eating all of the candy before you deliver it. And if this is still too much work
for you, there is always Hedonist Chocolates.
Like these recipes? Have a favorite edible gift recipe to share with me? Email me at [email protected], or check out my blog at www.DashandaPinch.com.
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shopping
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holiday gift guide
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1. VAN ERP TABLE LAMP FROM HISTORIC HOUSEPARTS
In the tradition of American master craftsman Dirk Van Erp, this natural
amber mica shade graces a textured onion shaped bronze style base. $122
(540 South Avenue, historichouseparts.com)
2. GIFT BOX FROM HEDONIST CHOCOLATES
Filled with chocolate treats, an artisan gift box from Hedonist makes a
wonderful business or personal gift. It can be shared with family, friends or
associates. $12 to $85. (674 South Avenue, hedonistchocolates.com)
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3. ONESIE FROM LUX LOUNGE
You’ll have the hippest baby on the block with this great little stocking
stuffer, a onesie from Lux Lounge in classic black. One size fits most. $15
(666 South Avenue, lux666.com)
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4. WHISKEY STONES FROM THREAD
Keep drinks hot or cold without diluting their flavor with these innovative
whiskey rocks from Sparq. Made of naturally occurring soapstone known
for its temperature-retaining properties, the non-porous, odorless, tasteless stones can be frozen or heated in the freezer or microwave and used in
spirits, wines, tea or coffee. Set of 12 for 24.99
(654 South Ave, threadonline.bigcartel.com)
5. BOTICARIO DE HAVANA DIFFUSER FROM APOTHICAIRE
By Archipelago. A blend of Bergamot, Tobacco Leaf and Ylang Ylang, this
reed fragrance diffuser will envelope your home with its enticing aroma for
several months. This amber bottle is a great accent to your décor while also
creating a nice atmosphere. $35
(528 South Avenue, apothicaire-rochester.com)
6. HOLIDAY CAKES FROM PREMIER PASTRY
Whether you choose the Chocolate Grand Marnier Torte, the Raspberry
Almond Torte or the Seasonal Eggnog Cake made with Brandy, Rum and
eggnog from Pittsford Farms Dairy, we have the design that fits your holiday
table. Pre order. Serves 8-10 people. $45.
(433 South Avenue, premier-pastry.com)
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8. DESSERT TRAY FROM CHEESY EDDIE’S
Give someone the gift of a sampling of Cheesy Eddie’s. Miniature Cheese-
© Lilya - Fotolia.com
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7. SWING DANCE CLASSES FROM GROOVE JUICE SWING
Fun, friendly, and social – Groove Juice Swing’s classes get students dancing
the Lindy Hop and Charleston to the hot tunes of the Jazz Age. Weekdays at
the Tango Café 3rd Floor Ballroom. (GrooveJuiceSwing.com)
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shopping
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cakes, Carrot Cakes, Jillian’s Delight, and more! A sure way to spread
holiday cheer. Makes an unforgettable gift for anyone on your list. $10
to $30 (602 South Avenue, www.cheesyeddies.com)
9. HOLIDAY BROOCH FROM ZAK’S AVENUE
Handmade made by adagio in the usa. Each piece is individually
designed and crafted in fine porcelain, artistically hand painted and carefully highlighted with colorful swarovski crystals. $24.95
(661 South Avenue, zaksavenue.com)
10. GIFT PACK OF SPICES FROM STUART’S SPICES
Gift bags and boxes of our gourmet spices and seasonings, ground and
blended on-site. Veggie lovers gift boxes, stuart’s favorite rubs, hearty
soups and stews, and more. $10-$25
(754 S. Clinton Avenue, stuartsspices.com)
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11. INSTRUMENTS FROM ECHO TONE MUSIC
Give the gift of music with a great selection of new and used musical
instruments from Echot Tone Music.
(571 South Avenue, echotonemusic.net)
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12. JOHNNY CASH CARDIGAN FROM HOT ROD BETTIE’S
Dress your lil man in black in our johnny cash button up! This black
button up shirt features embroidered pistols on the chest, with our favorite “don’t take your guns to town” print on back. (650 South Avenue)
13. LOCAL HISTORY BOOK BY ROSE O’KEEFE
Frederick and Anna Douglass in Rochester, New York: Their Home Was
Open to All (History Press, Nov. 2013) is Rose O’Keefe’s latest book on
the family’s time here. $21.58.
(Swedge Shop, 732 South Avenue, frederickandannadouglass.com)
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14. HOLIDAY BROOCH FROM ZAK’S AVENUE
Handmade made by adagio in the usa. Each piece is individually
designed and crafted in fine porcelain, artistically hand painted and carefully highlighted with colorful swarovski crystals. $24.95
(661 South Avenue, zaksavenue.com)
15. HAT FROM HEADZ UP HATS
This Pappy Watch knit hat is sure to please the style-concious secret
Santa on your list. $60 (524 Mt. Hope, headzuphatsstore.com)
16. GIFT CARD TO ANY SOUTH WEDGE AREA BUSINESS:
PRICELESS.
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Jeana’s holiday
playlist
Winter is coming. Some people are looking
forward to this fact but if you’re anything like me
you’re dreading the cold, snow, and the seemingly
endless gray that a typical Rochester winter has to
offer. Every winter I fall victim to the winter blues.
This year I am determined to make the best out
of the season and am making plans to fend off the
winter blues. After searching for inspiration around
the neighborhood and brainstorming with friends,
I’d like to share some ideas that will hopefully help make the dreaded
winter bearable.
The most difficult aspect of winter for me is becoming a shut-in. The
darker and colder it gets the less I want to leave the comforts of my
nice, cozy, and warm home. I dread the idea of having to suit up,
shovel the driveway, brush off my car, and then drive in less than
desirable conditions. If I don’t have to leave my house, I won’t. This
winter I’ve pledged not to fall into my typical winter hermit position.
My first step in this process was to invest in a good pair of winter
boots, a durable winter coat, and some snow pants. My next step was
to make a pact with friends to socialize and get out of the house. We
came up with various activities that are inexpensive and that will keep
us busy. Granted, even though some of the activities can be done solo,
I find that having a support system gives me more motivation to get
out.
One activity we have planned is a book club. Curling up with a good
book at home is great but even better when you have other people to
discuss the book with. We plan on meeting up at each other’s homes
or grabbing coffee at Crossroads Café to discuss our current read. When we’re finished
with the books we can donate them to the
Little Free Library. The Little Free Library is
a nation wide network where you can borrow, take, or donate books all for free. One
was recently installed at 924 South Clinton
Ave. (http://littlefreelibrary.org)
I unfortunately can’t give you
a holiday play list because
I despise Christmas music.
I will be avoiding it at all
costs!
Another activity we’ve planned is to take
classes together and pick up some new hobbies. There are plenty of
things I want to learn. However, I find that in the summer I want to
take advantage of the beautiful weather as much as possible. Winter
is the perfect time to take a class and pick up a new skill. The Rochester Brainery, located in Village Gate, offers a wide variety of classes
to take that are fairly inexpensive. You can find a class schedule
on-line at www.rochesterbrainery.com. You can even teach a class if
you like!
During the spring and summer I love spending time in Highland
Park and I plan on enjoying it this winter too. Taking strolls around
the park and sledding are ways to get the exercise that tends to go
missing for me during the winter. It’ll help keep my body and mind
healthy. I am also going to take advantage of the Lamberton Conservatory being open year round, 7 days a week from 10 a.m. until
4 p.m. It costs $3 a visit but you can buy a season pass for $10. It’s a
great place to get some book club reading in while soaking up some
natural light and warmth. For a few hours I can forget that it’s snowing outside and melt away those winter blues.
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489 south ave
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don’t panic, it’s just winter con’t.
undesignated hills (known as “Big Bertha” by the old-timers) right
behind the skating area. Of course, I wouldn’t recommend sledding
here. The mini “jump” that often appears about half way down when
the snow allows is definitely not recommended despite the air one
might get if it were legal and you could sled down it. Not feeling
quite so adventurous and want to skate? The outdoor ice rink at
Manhattan Square Park and indoor rink at Genesee Valley Park offer
lots of affordable skating opportunities and extra open skates during
breaks.
Okay, so you or your child is allergic to the cold or global warming
has set in. Then join the masses and crowd into the Strong Museum
of Play, the Strasenburgh Planetarium, or the Rochester Museum and
Science Center. There will be hoards of people and those that have
guests from out of town will make these spots their destination as
well. A solid choice if you like a crowd. (Dr. Vargas, if you’re reading
this please jump to the next paragraph.) Personally, we only make
these stops if we’re playing hooky from school. There are just too
many people for me on school breaks and weekends.
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Finally, for those that don’t have the luxury of being home with the
kids and need the 9 to 5 covered while you’re at work, there are of
course lots of options for you too, like the YMCA Vacation Fun
Clubs. But why not think outside the box a little? Check out the
Rochester Chess Center for a change. They’re in their 24th year of
offering camps. It’s not just for the seasoned chess player; anyone
ages 5-13 is welcome. The engaging staff offers a wonderful day of
chess and more. Their counselors are incredibly experienced and
kids come back because they have fun. Not only do you play chess
but there are daily outings to the park for Frisbee, soccer or hiking
all for just $50/day or $200/week. Become a member of the center
for $95 and the cost goes down to just $35/day and $140/week.
What’s not to like.
Whatever you end up doing, whether sledding, skating or chess,
everyone will be ready for that Campbell’s soup casserole by the
end of the day.
johnstexmex.com
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we’re all in this together
With current market conditions, it has become increasingly cheaper
to buy distantly produced goods, despite the increased costs of packaging,
transport, inspection, and associated expenses. However, along with
lower prices comes the added cost of repercussions on the environment
and impacts on the economic wellbeing of your community.
©steve jordan
Transportation by shipping produces
emissions of 1 billion metric tons of
CO2 and uses 11 billion gallons of fuel
per year internationally.
Many people tell me they don’t shop at Wal-Mart; I usually
respond that I try not to shop at Wal-Mart. When visiting my
family in rural west Tennessee, there are very few other places
left to shop. Growing up in a small town laid bare by large corporate retailers, I have a visceral dislike for most big-box stores
because of their devastating effect on small towns and urban
centers. My father-in-law, Bill, was an early casualty. He graduated from pharmacy school, worked day and night to purchase
an established business and a year later Wal-Mart arrived. As
was so common, they put most of the local pharmacies out of
business selling specific prescription drugs below costs. Bill died
of stress related problems at age 48. I don’t blame Wal-Mart for
his death but thousands like him selling auto parts, clothing,
groceries, and hardware suffered from this unfair but legal business strategy.
2007
The U.S. imports
$2.2 TRILLION
worth of products
yearly from over
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150 COUNTRIES.
Imports by Mode
of Transportation
The amount of sulphur oxide
pollution that comes from
2007
THE 15 LARGEST Ships
ships equals the combined
amount coming from all the
16% Road
5% Rail
42% Sea
23% Air
CARS in the world.
The EPA has estimated
that the U.S. produced
11.9 MILLION TONS
of plastic packaging &
OVER 90% OF THIS
Food processing uses a lot of packaging,
which is necessary for large farms to keep
food from spoiling as it is transported and
stored. But this packaging is often difficult
or impossible to reuse or recycle.
went to a landfill after
being used just once.
2003
96% Auto Batteries
72% Paperboard
67% Steel Cans
58% Yard Trimmings
50% Tin Cans
36% Tires
materials for food packaging
are among the least recycled
33% Glass
29% Soda
28% H2O
Bottles
Food Packaging
Other Materials
What Gets
Recycled
Before it reaches a store,
Most food in the U.S.
2006
is picked a week in advance.
Typically, a carrot will
TRAVEL 1,838 MILES
to become part of a meal.
Trucks and locomotives are responsible
for 25% of smog-causing pollution and
the majority of the cancer threat posed
by air pollution in some urban areas.
The EPA reports that trucks spend
3,221 of their 6,316 hours
on the road each year at an idle.
1.2 billion gallons of fuel
and about 150,000 tons of nitrous
oxides are expended each year by
transport trucks idling at rest stops.
Number of
Farms in the
U.S. (millions)
7000 HRS
6000 HRS
5000 HRS
4000 HRS
2.4 MM
3000 HRS
Average Farm
Size in the
U.S. (acres)
*data adjusted for overenumeration
440 AC
as the number of
small farms declined
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1000 HRS
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large farms bought up
acreage and now
monopolize the industry
By Year
A 10% shift of the Produce
to local use from one state’s farms
saves 310,000 gallons of fuel
on an annual basis, and would also
reduce CO2 by 7.3 million lbs.
IOWA 2010
A study in Austin, Texas found
that $100 spent at a local bookstore
produced $45 worth
of local economic activity, and
$100 at the chain store Borders
brought back only $13.
National chains often bring
loss of employment.
The opening of a Wal-Mart
reduces retail employment by
$100
$100
$90
$90
$80
an average of 150 jobs
in the county of its location.
Throughout the United States, only about
33.6% of the revenue from national
chains is reinvested into the community,
which is very low compared to the 64.8%
return from local businesses.
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returns from
local business
returns from
national chain
2009
Where Your
Money Goes
Local Businesses
$ leaving
$ staying
supplies
(non-local)
National Chains
$ leaving
$ staying
supplies
(local)
supplies
(non-local)
supplies
(local)
local
wages
non-local
wages
local
wages
local
services
non-local
services
local
taxes
community
donations
local
taxes
Local businesses are usually established
in city centers, instead of on the margins
of communities like large chains, so they
contribute less to pollution, congestion,
habitat loss and urban sprawl.
community
donations
If the people of an average
American city were to shift
10% of their spending
from chains to local businesses,
it would bring an additional
$235 million per year
Sources
epa.gov
newrules.org
nytimes.com
civiceconomics.com
archive.hhs.gov
archive.hhs.gov
census.gov
sustainabletable.org
grist.com
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to the community’s economy.
eLocal.com
Fortunately, companies like Costco, Trader Joes, Hobby Lobby,
and many others prove that fair employee wages and low
customer prices are compatible. Costco wages are typically 10%
higher than competitors (beginning at $11.50 per hour) and
employees earn an average of $45,000 per year. Hobby Lobby
recently raised its minimum wage to $14 per hour for full-time
employees. Trader Joes’ entry employees earn between $10 and
$20 per hour.
I grew up in a small village in Tennessee about the size of Lima.
We had two grocery stores, two auto part stores, a butcher, a
jeweler, a hardware store, shoe repair shop, two barber shops,
three hair salons, two flower shops, an appliance repair shop,
two pharmacies, a Western Auto, etc. Life was an economic
symbiosis. Everyone shopped with everyone else; there was no
need to leave town; when farmers had a good year, everyone
else did, too. On Saturdays streets were crowded with shoppers
and visitors longing to get out of the house or off the farm. This
was commerce and community. Now there’s little left as the
downtown corridor crumbles into obscurity. Take a drive across
America and you’ll see this is our not-so-new reality.
Sound familiar? This is a perfect description of the South Wedge.
As a southern transplant and current Brighton resident, I’ve seen
many areas across the country wax and wane and it always appeared to me the Wedge was a sure thing. It took a decade or two
but the Wedge has become an exciting destination with an array
of unexpected shopping and eating experiences. Next time you
consider driving to the ‘burbs for a gift or meal or anything, really,
think about the cost of gas; better still, think about shopping or
eating with your neighbors. The holidays are coming and vendors
in the Wedge will be glad to see you.
In the meantime,
I don’t fret about
Wal-Mart. Last
week I heard they
were worried
about their biggest competitor,
Amazon. Maybe
it’s true that what
goes around comes
around.
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Wal-Mart asserts they provide needed jobs to struggling communities, low-cost goods to folks strapped for cash, improved
tax revenues, a vast selection, and one-stop-shopping. But they
also pay low wages and offer meager benefits to employees while
switching suppliers who give them the cheapest price. When the
Detroit automobile manufacturers reigned, workers across the
nation flocked to their doors for high paying jobs and generous
benefits. Now Wal-Mart tops the list of successful corporations but rather than set an envious example, they gloat in their
frugality while bombarding us with claims of “green” policies
as if this makes it acceptable. When I’m in a great hurry and in
need of an array of goods, I will go to Wal-Mart for the onestop-shopping advantage. Does it cheapen my overall message?
Yes. But they won and we lost. I hate Walgreens too but it’s two
blocks from my house. How much inconvenience would you
suffer to make a point?
Many rural shoppers have no other choice but
to give Wal-Mart a captive audience despite
long lines, poor service, cheap foreign-made
goods, and centralized store locations that make
it difficult for many elderly and needy people
to access. Recognizing the need to revitalize
communities and urban neighborhoods harmed
by Wal-Mart and similar stores, planners and
academics have studied the problem and offered
means to compete. Methods include offering
higher quality merchandise, targeted customer service, unusual
product lines, and a unique shopping experience, for example, attractive historic neighborhoods or stark industrial districts turned
urbane.
HO
Aircraft transport has greater fuel
consumption and greenhouse-gas
emissions per mile than any other
mode of transport.
think
WHY BUY LOCAL?
STEVE JORDAN’S HOLIDAY PLAYLIST
• Blue Christmas, Elvis
• Merry Christmas From the Family,
Robert Earl Keen
• Feliz Navidad, Jose Feliciano
• Christmas Card from a Hooker in Minneapolis, Tom Waits
• Christmas Island, Leon Redbone
• The Christmas Song, (Chestnuts Roasting) Nat King Cole or Johnny Mathis
• Please Come Home for Christmas, The
Eagles
• The Hanukkah Song, Adam Sandler
• Oh Holy Night, Luciano Pavarotti
• Here Comes Santa Claus, Gene Autry
• Please Daddy (Don’t Get Drunk this
Christmas), John Denver
• Santa Claus is Comin to Town, Bruce
Springsteen
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deb zak con’t.
Where does the name Zak’s Avenue come from?
It comes from my last name, Zakrzewski.
Do you sell your handmade jewelry in the store?
I have some of my own pieces and I make cute, little stuffed
toys, too, out of yarn and socks. I don’t have a lot of time to
do that stuff anymore. I have some earrings, I have a lot of
jewelry that I have made but it’s not stuff I sell because I don’t
have to make enough of it to sell. But I know how to do little
repairs and I do that for people if I can.
How do you choose the merchandise for your store?
I have over 200 suppliers; I talk to anybody and everybody
that has something to sell. It’s taken me this long to kind of
learn what my niche is, some unexpected things have happened. I have a lot of funny things in the store – that really
wasn’t my initial goal. I have a lot of cards – I didn’t expect
to do well with those either but there is no other gift shop in
the neighborhood. I shop through catalogs and I shop online,
I have over 40 local companies in here. I have a good mix of
US-made and fair trade goods from around the world.
What were you doing before you opened the store?
I had a lot of jobs in corporate, my last one was for 11 years. I
was recruiting senior level technical executives, managers, vice
presidents and directors for mostly local companies.
How do you like being in the South Wedge?
I LOVE it. I love how diverse it is in respect to age, ethnicity,
orientation. I love that everyone has been so helpful to me.
They’ve made me feel very comfortable. There is so much to
do; I don’t have to leave the neighborhood if I don’t want to. I
think I’ve put 1000 miles on my car this year.
Are you going to have special holiday hours?
I am open on Sundays from 12:00-4:00. Otherwise I’m open
till 7 p.m. every other night of the week. I haven’t needed to
do more yet.
What are some of the best selling items in your store for
the holidays?
I don’t have a lot of stuff that is holiday-oriented – but I have
winter things and fun holiday things that are generic for most
everybody. I do have some holiday/Christmas things in the
store.
What are some of your favorite items that you sell?
The No! Button, the Rochester fridge phrases. I love selling
jewelry; it’s really fun to help people pick out jewelry. I love
the vintage stuff, that stuff sells really well. And, unexpectedly
to me, the clothing sells really well and paper products. Baby
stuff sells well here, the bar stuff sells pretty great.
If you were to tell someone what the benefits are with
shopping small business versus large, what would you tell
them? What does that mean for you?
I think you get more attention, we can help you find the
perfect gift and we’re always happy to do that. Our prices are
very comparable to the bigger stores. But I think what’s mostly different is the selection and that’s what I probably spend
most of my time on, cherry picking. And plus, obviously
you are supporting a local business; I put my life savings into
this. Everything single thing in this store is something that I
personally own that you can pick out and buy. It just makes
me feel great that people come in to shop locally. The grassroots, groundswell of support that’s starting to occur around
small business owners is encouraging to me. We do free gift
wrapping, free boxes, ribbons. You get a gift if you come in on
your birthday. I’m starting to learn a lot of my customer’s last
names now. We have a reward club here, if you spend $100
you get $10 certificate. I think that people genuinely want to
see small businesses be successful so they feel part of it when
they shop here.
What are some of your favorite things to do in the South
Wedge?
Food! I love every single restaurant in this neighborhood. I
love taking long walks. I love looking at all the architecture
and the houses. I love hanging out at all the places down here.
I like the fact that you go to a place and you see people that
you know. And I like the uniqueness of things that you can
buy. People don’t want the same things that you can find in a
mall.
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chris wagner ssj con’t.
the running of the agency in whatever way we need. That’s
250 people who not only do their volunteer work here but
because they stay for long periods of time they form a tight
community, almost like family. And that also keeps drawing them back. We wouldn’t exist, not be able to continue,
without their resources and their giving hearts. Literally, we
would close.”
Touring the Center one can easily get lost with the transitions
between the three buildings and two floors. But the medical
facilities are first rate, from the multiple exams rooms, two
full dental exam rooms complete with digital x-ray, chiropractic and massage therapy rooms, plus rooms for counseling
services, meeting rooms, and a full kitchen area. That was a
must have with the latest renovation. Because Sr. Chris loves
to cook, and cooks for the staff and volunteers.
The third Wednesday of every month is the Executive Breakfast where people come to tour the facility, find out what the
Neighborhood Center is all about, and have a delicious breakfast. “I always say that’s why it’s called Executive Breakfasts
because I cook it, not because executives come. I usually do a
vegetable egg strata, homemade buttermilk biscuits, and fresh
fruit. I love to do it. I always say it’s another hook for the
volunteers but it kinda is. You feed the people, you know, and
take care of them. If I was going to put a top line on my job
description it’s Care and Feeding of Volunteers. They are here
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for a reason. They want to take care of people. Nobody comes
here unless they are in crisis. They are not going to come
here because they’re feeling good. And the volunteers, they’re
going to absorb that crisis. They are going to hear the stories.
They hear the problems. You can’t do that constantly without
someone caring for the caregivers. So our job as a staff, and
my job, is taking care of all these people, looking after them.
What’s that crisis doing to them? How do you nurture them
body and soul while they are taking care of all these problems?
You feed ‘em and you make them feel good. If you have a
party and we can laugh that’s good because they leave and
they’ve done a good thing and they’ve had a good time doing
it. The kitchen is a great place to do it. Great things happen
around the kitchen table. Everybody recognizes that. It’s gotta
be work and play, work and play, work and play all the time.
I think we have the right balance about that. My uniform is
my apron.”
Sr. Chris is no stranger to the South Wedge area. “My mom
was born down on Caroline Street; the house is still there, 350
Caroline Street. She went to school at St. Boniface, was baptized there, married there, buried there. I remember climbing in the cherry tree at the house on Caroline Street. My
aunt and uncle lived across the street. So this neighborhood
has always been a part of my life. It’s just not foreign to me.
It feels like I’ve always been…well, I have always been here
because I always have been here. My aunt used to work at
the old Star Market, what’s now the Dollar Store. When that
closed we had at our house the old butcher block that was
in the meat market in the Star Market. I remember the deep
grooves that were in that butcher block because it was used!
So the ties to the neighborhood for me go back 60 years. My
mother’s mother was an entrepreneurial woman who owned
many properties in this neighborhood. My mother remembers
going with her to collect rents on these properties and she had
enough properties to give each of her 4 children a house when
they got married. She was the sustainer of the family. Because
the men in the family, um, weren’t!” Sr. Chris laughs. “She
was an immigrant so she would have come over here and dug
right in and started being a real estate mogul at the turn of
the century. So here’s her granddaughter buying properties in
the same neighborhood!”
Sr. Chris inherited that entrepreneurial spirit from her
grandmother. She taught cooking at the School of the Holy
Childhood and “used to take orders for baked goods from the
faculty and that has turned into the Special Touch Bakery. I
baked the first pie with
the kids! It’s turned into
such a great success.
I’m so glad about that.”
She has harnessed that
entrepreneurial spirit to
make the Neighborhood
Center a success and a
vital resource for our
community.
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stuff
into it / over it
by katie libby
market
restaurant
catering
Inspired by Amelie Gillette’s “The Tolerability Index” from The Onion’s AV Club, here is my take on the current
pop culture situation.
over It
Into It
HOLIDAY GIFT
CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE
585-325-4160
Open 9:00 - 9:00 Monday through Saturday
Home Alone Every Christmas.
Eating your feelings
– one holiday cookie
for every time a family
member asks where
your boyfriend is!
Elizabeth Berkley recreating the Jesse Spano
“I’m so excited!” episode
on Dancing with the
Stars - The drug episodes of teen shows are
always the best episodes.
See also: “No Hope
with Dope”
Government Shutdowns Drawing inspiration from
the great Cher Horowitz,
if the government could
just get to the kitchen,
rearrange some things, we
could certainly party with
the Democrats/Republicans.
683 South Avenue
Office Secret Santa – Just
buy yourself a Yankee
Candle or Bath and Body
Works Lotion and skip
the part where you have
to pretend to like your
co-worker.
Combining two
words to make one
dumb word –
Examples:
Brangelina, Cronut
and Coatigan.
miseenplacemarket.com
PUBLIC
MEETING
NOTICE
relating to the
Bruce and Kris Jenner
divorce. Anytime
I see something
Kardashian-related in
the “news” something
inside of me dies.
guys, i can’t
face-off
Snowed In
Snow Day
Stuck in Traffic
Lake Effect
Stuck in the Airport
Neighbor with a snow plow
Roofs
Plowing in the end of your driveway
vs.
Positive Spin
Negative Spin
Category
Aftermath
Friend in need
Leaks
Govt Action
Edward Snowden
Hero
Traitor
Whistle Blower
Stuck in the Airport
Vladimir Putin
Angela Merkel’s Cell phone calls
Charged with espionage
HIGHLAND MARKET
REDEVELOPMENT
An informational open house will
be held at the Highland Market at
the corner of Linden Street and
South Avenue on
Monday November 18th
from 2:00 to 6:00.
Plans and drawings of the
proposed redevelopment of the
Highland Market will be available
for review and comments.
Winner: Winter
Han Noodle Bar
DINE IN & TAKE OUT
687 Monroe Ave @ Oxford
Open
Sunday - Thursday 11 am - 10 pm
Friday & Saturday 11 am - 11 pm
242.7333
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hannoodlebar.com
HOLIDAY 2013
HO
Psych-Folk / Limited Edition CD
Review by Tom Kohn
Amid the swirling guitar sounds of modern psych folk, Rochester band Maybird conjures up its roots in Beatles, John Lennon
and George Harrison with a splash of some classic British psych
a la Kevin Ayers. Halfway through the album, Leonard Cohen
rears his head for some influence as well. That’s from a dream
that songwriter/guitarist Josh Netsky references. This band
should not be taken as just another retro band – they are fully
capable of a slot on David Dye’s “World Café” and the sounds
and songwriting bring them to the forefront alongside some of
today’s most popular bands.
IST
Maybird “down & Under”
PLA
LIDAY YL
Playlists from more of our
swq contributors
Check out our website swq.southwedge.com to see more
playlists from our contributors
Jamie johnson
Let There Be Peace On Earth Vince Gill
Silent Night Manheim Steamroller
Carol of Bells Manheim Steamroller
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Sinatra
When Christmas Comes Mariah Carey
Queen of the Winter Night Trans-Siberian Orchestra
White Christmas Michael Buble & Shania Twain
Christmas Blues Eric Clapton
Here Comes Santa Claus Bing Crosby
Home for the Holidays Perry Como
Baby, It’s Cold Outside Zooey Deschanel & Leon Redbone
Christmas (Baby, please come home) Bon Jovi
It’s The Most Wonderful Time D. Johnson Orchestra
Jingle Bells Jim Reeves
Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire Nat King Cole
Miss Priss
Father Christmas The Kinks
Run Rudolph Run Chuck Berry
Peace On Earth/Little Drummer Boy David Bowie and Bing
Crosby
Jingle Bell Rock Bobby Helms
Baby, It’s Cold Outside She & Him
You’re a Mean One Mr. Grinch Thurl Ravenscroft
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree Brenda Lee
A Holly Jolly Christmas Burl Ives
Santa Baby Eartha Kitt
I’m Gonna Lasso Santa Claus The One and Nines
Did Ya Hear? (Santa Was Arrested For Burglary) The Ashes
White Christmas Iggy Pop
Happy Christmas (War is over) John Lennon & Yoko Ono
All I Want for Christmas is You Mariah Carey
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas The Pretenders
Lil’ Saint Nick Beach Boys
Jingle Bell Rock Bobby Helms
Santa Claus is Coming to Town Bruce Springsteen
Merry Christmas Darling The Carpenters
music
local music reviews
Santa Baby Eartha Kitt
Do You Hear What I Hear Bing Crosby
Please Come Home for Christmas The Eagles
Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas Judy Garland
Christmas Time is Here Vince Guaraldi
Baby It’s Cold Outside Margaret Whiting and Johnny Mercer
Silent Night Michael Buble
O Come All Ye Faithful Frank Sinatra
The Christmas Song Nat King Cole
Chris Jones
Carol of the Bells Boys Choir of Harlem
Christmas Song Dave Matthews
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas The Pretenders or Judy
Garland
The Bells of Dublin The Chieftains
The First Noel/Mary Mary Sarah MacLachlan
Mary Had a Baby Bruce Cockburn
Hallelujah Chorus By any orchestra
Hep Cats Holiday The Cats & The Fiddle
Christmas Blues Traveler
Holiday on Skis Al Caiola & Riz Ortolani
In the Bleak Midwinter James Taylor
Christmas is Coming John Denver & the Muppets
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Barenaked Ladies & Sarah
McLachlan
Peace On Earth/Little Drummer Boy David Bowie and Bing
Crosby
Mike Ford
Slept in Through Christmas Eyes Lips Eyes
Christmas Wrapping Dog is Dead
I Don’t Need No Santa Clause Fiction Family
Everything is One Big Christmas Tree The Magnetic Fields
Baby It’s Cold Outside Zooey Deschanel and Leon Redbone
Christmas at the Zoo The Flaming Lips
Got Something For You Best Coast and Wavves
Put the Lights on the Tree Sufjan Stevens
Fairytale of New York The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl
Auld Lang Syne Andrew Bird
maybird cd available at
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blog
blog, blog, blog
by katie libby
Messy Nessy Chic
Sad Etsy Boyfriends
P.S. - I Made This…
The blogger that runs Messy Nessy Chic lives in a cute, little
apartment in Paris and has a hot, French boyfriend that runs her
site for her. This typically would mean we hate her…we still
might hate her. However, her mission is to blog about the “the
off-beat, the unique and the chic” and she really does it. Look out
for “13 Things I Found on the Internet Today.” Is there a dating
site that connects 30-something American women with talented,
brooding French men? Asking for a friend.
Today I mourned the loss of one of my favorite websites, Regretsy.
I was actually going to feature the site here, realized that it had
been taken down and then cursed the Internet for a full 5 minutes.
Thankfully, there is a new site that exposes the sometimes ridiculous side of Etsy in the form of Sad Etsy Boyfriends. There are a
lot of ladies who craft on Etsy and they need someone, anyone to
model for them. The things we do for love.
This past Halloween I actually spent the money and energy on
what I thought was a good costume (PS. It wasn’t). There were
some elements that needed to be crafted so I did what any noncrafty person would do and enlisted the help of my oh-so-crafty
best friend to do it for me…I mean help me. “I want to do more
DIY-projects!” is something I say and don’t put any real effort
behind, like learning how to knit. Erica Domesek, however, is
VERY crafty and the concept of her blog is pretty damn creative.
She takes trending fashion pieces and teaches you how to make
something similar on the cheap.
http://www.messynessychic.com/
http://sadetsyboyfriends.tumblr.com/
http://psimadethis.com/
Have a blog to recommend? Send your suggestions to [email protected].
You’re the reason I
have love handles
All those rugged
guys are Raiders fans
Can I have 2 whiskey shots?
Can you make then strong?
Are there any nuts in the
Peanut Butter & Jelly bar?
Are you
Nickelbacking?
It’s not my birthday
‘til your in my mouth!
I think I’ll get my pancakes to go, but
you can put them on a plate first
cause I want to play with them for a
little while.
Tilda Swinton? I still don’t
know how I feel about her.
I’d club a seal to
get with Heidi Klum
I just watched my ex-girlfriend go home with a clown
You’re the one person who
wouldn’t surprise me if you
told me you were a mohel
© vanda - Fotolia.com
Have a classic comment you’ve overheard somewhere in the South Wedge? Send it along to [email protected]. We will publish the best ones and
choose one entry to win a $25 gift certificate to a South Wedge business.
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a christmas carol
solution on page 26
Since You Asked
by Aunt Mary
fun
WORD FUN
by Miss Priss
Dear Aunt MaryEvery year I suffer the 3 same stresses- Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year’s
Eve. I love to see my family but I become very overwhelmed by the
franticness of it all. I’m fairly relaxed but everyone around me is
spinning! I know you can- so, please help me.
Sincerely,
Vicky S.
VickyFirst of all, take a deep breath (my great niece teaches Yoga, I like to call it Yogurt, & she’s always chatting about
breathing). Second, read your note to me because your answer is right there. I’ll give you a second to read itOk- Let them spin around you. You be the calm at the center of the holiday storm. It’s possible- don’t think it isn’t.
In fact, you can change the franticness by just being still. Watch the people spin around “from a distance”, like
you are watching a comical holiday movie. Detach from it and see the humor- not to laugh at them but with them.
What? They aren’t laughing? They can. Help them. Lighten up the franticness. Be the light, be the calm, be the joy.
While it might all sound incredibly clichéd, I promise it’s wise. I’m wise- humble and wise.
Damn- the more I listen to my niece, the more I sound like her. Here’s the deal- you knew the answer. It was in
your question- that happens a lot. I better stop writing now because I’m going to write myself out of a job...
Anyway, if all of that doesn’t work- You know my go to advice...
Tell stories, laugh and cry- tell the truth to the people you love then drink some beers and dance on some tables
and, if life doesn’t give you bananas, make apple bread because it’s too short a life to live miserable.
NIGHT OF THE LIVING WEDGE 2013
Ghosts, ghouls, and stuffed puppies filled the bars in the South Wedge on October
24th during BASWA’s 4th Night of the Living Wedge Pub Crawl. A $100 prize for
best costume was awarded to the Amish Puppy Mill. Other highlights of the night
included a 50/50 cash raffle and raffle prizes from many local businesses.
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sw style
lose the ugly sweaters
photos by mike ford
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history
the cinema goes
digital
by heather mckay
The Cinema Theater needs your help with the mandatory transition to digital, just in time for its 100th birthday!
The Cinema Theater has been a neighborhood institution since it
opened in 1914, situated near the South Wedge, Highland Park
and Swillburg neighborhoods. With the advent of television and
the rise of suburban multiplexes, The Cinema is now Rochester’s
last neighborhood movie theater. With a wonderful price of 5
bucks for two movies, you really can’t go wrong.
Many years ago, before barn weddings and other alternative ceremony locations were acceptable, I had the honor of photographing a wedding inside the Cinema! The wedding ceremony was at
the historic Cinema Theater at the corner of South Clinton and
Goodman Streets with the wedding reception at the historic German House on Gregory Street, with a vintage Hollywood theme.
Jodi and Jeremy Muscate became the third couple ever to tie the
knot there. “We are avid movie goers, and though we hadn’t been
to the Cinema, we wanted the money spent on the wedding to go
someplace that needed it…. not to a country club or hotel.” says
Jodi Muscate. This idea really grabbed my attention when I first
met the couple. Thanks to their unique location, one of the images won an internationally recognized wedding photo journalism
award.
The Cinema Theater has embarked on an indiegogo fundraising campaign (http://igg.me/at/cinema-theater-100) to assist in
the $70,000 cost for a digital projector. They are hoping to raise
$3000 by the end of the year. They have many perks for donating
including a 10 Admission pass, including popcorn and drink, for
$75 or a private film screening for you and 200 hundred of your
closest friends for $700. Makes the perfect Christmas gift for the
movie lover on your list. Please visit the link for the fundraising
campaign. And help keep the Cinema alive and thriving for the
next 100 years!
La Casa Restaurante
Mexicano Y Cantina
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It’s A Wonderful Life
in the South Wedge
Holiday Festival
Saturday December 7th
Star Alley Park 11 to 6
visit with santa claus
7IF%VEEIBIPPE Carriage Rides
Christmas Tree Sale S’mores!
Rochester Oratorio Carolers
)22'758&.6 food & clothing drive
kid’s crafts holiday market
shop local this year!
southwedge.com for details
South Wedge
Holiday Specials
Valid December 7th Only Unless Otherwise Indicated
Apothicaire: 50% off select Gift Boxed Soaps!
The Beale: $5.00 off total purchase of 25.00 or more and $10.00 off $50.00 or more!
Banzai Sushi: 1pm to 10 pm $1.00 Hot sake, $3.00 Sapporo Beer, $3 California rolls!
Boulder Coffee: Half-price alcoholic Coffee Cocktails!
Caverly's Irish Pub: $3 Pints of Select Seasonals!
Cheesy Eddie’s: Buy 1 lb or larger classic cheesecake and get a free 2 oz. savory
sauce!
Echotone Music: 10% off all new store merchandise!
Equal=Grounds Coffee House: Coffee Date; buy one cup of hot or iced coffee and
get the second cup free 12-5!
Full Moon Vista: With every $50 purchase, get a $5 gift card! Limit of $20 in gift
cards per purchase.
Groove Juice Swing: 50% off our 4 or 12-week-long swing dance classes!
Harry G’s Deli: $1 off Whole Subs!
Headz Up Hats: Buy one hat or accessory and get 1/2 off of a hat or accessory equal
or less value!
Hedonist Chocolates: Buy 3 barks get the 4th for free and free drinking chocolate
tastings!
Historic Houseparts: Buy one holiday candle get one free!
John’s Tex Mex: $2 bo�led beers!
La Casa: Spend $50 and get a free $10 Gift Card!
Li�le Bleu Cheese Shop: 15% off a 1/2 pound of cheese OR $5 off total purchase of
$50 or more
Lux: $4 Jameson and hot cider drinks & $1 PBR's!
Mise En Place: Buy a Pasta Entree and get 2 Free Jumbo Meatballs!
Nathaniel Square Corner Store: $1 off any six pack craft beer with this ad!
Open Face: Tea La�es for a buck!
Paragon Salon: Buy one retail item get one half-price!
Period Bath Supply Company: 30% off any new sink or bath tub!
Premier Pastry: $25 gift certificates for $20. Limit 4 per person!
Renewing Massage: Buy one Renewing-Massage Holiday Gift Certificate and get
20% off your second!
Solera Wine Bar: $5 Mulled Wine from 4 to 7!
South Wedge Spirits & Wine: Tasting with 10% OFF Featured wines, 15% off cases
of select wines!
Stanley Steemer: $20 off any services during December!
Stuart’s Spices: Buy any 3 spices, peppers or seasonings and receive a free bo�le of
Natural Sea Salt.
Tap & Mallet: : $3 Sierra Nevada Celebration pints from 11:30 to 7!
Thread: $10 scarves!
Zak’s Avenue: 20% off all holiday related items and 25% off vintage jewelry, in
addition to our 20 – 50% clearance items!
Zeppa Bistro: Selected Drafts $3.00 and Half Price House-made Sausage Sliders!
visit www.southwedge.com for
full details!

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